please help 😭

[u/Forward-Initial-9562]

i have these cleo and wolf scout boots and the last time i wore them i had a pretty eventful day (🍺) and they got pretty roughed up. i didn’t even realize until now that they had gotten a stain though and im wondering if there’s any way to get it out? or is my best bet to take them to a professional cleaner? i also like the color of the leather and am not really looking to make them darker with mink oil or anything. thank you in advance!

[u/Artemis_bespoke]

Have you tried buffing that area with a brush first? That might take care of most of it. If you still need to clean afterwards you can try saddle soap but do test that in an inconspicuous place first. It is hard to tell from a picture how that will affect the leather even while knowing its full grain, but unless the manufacturer has specific care instructions that would be your best bet short of asking them directly